17.08.09

Cheeky Baboon Robs Tourist

Chad Chapman / Barcroft Media

Chad Chapman / Barcroft Media

An Italian holiday maker has become the victim of an unlikely robbery – from a Baboon.

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Fabrizio Solaris was on holiday in sun drenched Cape Town when he decided to stop off in Smithstown to take in the view.

Climbing out of his white people carrier, the unsuspecting tourist was startled when a cheeky baboon opened the passenger door and took his bag, complete with passport.

Enlisting the help of locals, the holidaymaker pleaded with the baboon to drop his ‘loot’, as these pictures show.

“It all happened very quickly,” said photographer Chad Chapman, who witnessed the ‘robbery’.

“Fabrizio got out the car to take a picture and the male baboon ran over, opened the passenger side and grabbed the bag.

Chad Chapman / Barcroft Media

Chad Chapman / Barcroft Media

“Fabrizio jumped out of the car and tried to salvage some of his belongings. Then a man ran over and tired to help him.”

Lasting a few short minutes, Fabrizio finally managed to get his bag back.

“Fabrizio was very shaken when I approached him and was actually shaking form the ordeal,” revealed Chad.

“He was just very happy that he had got his bag back and that his passport was safe.

“I am glad that he was unharmed as Baboons are known to be vicious vicious creatures.

“I just hope that Fabrizio doesn’t think ill of South Africa.”

Words by Jack Fletcher

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